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The Colorado news you need in 15 minutes a day, from Colorado Public Radio’s newsrooms. Get connected with your community and understand how the biggest stories in Colorado impact your life. Available each weekday morning at 6:00 a.m. with hosts Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. Follow this show, and consider donating to support future episodes at cpr.org.

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    Surveying damage from the Aspen Acres fire; lawmakers look into Medicaid costs; a pedal-powered way to clean up bike lanes

    New drone footage reveals a patchwork of destruction in the community hardest hit by the Aspen Acres fire. Then, lawmakers want to hear from stakeholders about the state’s public healthcare system, as they look for ways to cut costs. Plus, Denver’s bike lanes have a trash problem. Could a cute little bike-powered sweeper be the answer? Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Chandra Thomas Whitfield on this weekend’s Black Arts Festival KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin on the drone footage showing damage from the Aspen Acres fire CPR’s John Daley on the state’s new Medicaid Commission  Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita on the volunteer effort to sweep up Denver’s bike lanes This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    13 min

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    Melat Kiros on her congressional hopes, past statements; ‘hyperscale’ data center in Aurora; Colorado at the Great American State Fair

    After pulling off a surprise upset in Denver’s Democratic congressional primary, Melat Kiros talked to CPR about how she’d approach the office, and her past comments about the war in Gaza. Then, the development of a ‘hyperscale’ data center project in Aurora has implications for metro air quality. And CPR’s congressional correspondent gives us a tour of the Colorado pavilion on the National Mall. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Check out the Colorado 150 Film Festival's movie list here. Colorado Matters’ full interview with CO-1 Democratic candidate Melat Kiros (Available at noon 7/8) CPR’s Sam Brasch on the air quality implications of a major data center development CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on Colorado’s entry to the Great American State Fair. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    15 min

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    The conditions driving this year’s wildfires; housing activists buy infamous Aurora apartments; Mud Day!

    It’s sadly no surprise that Colorado’s historically dry, warm winter has led to such an intense wildfire season. But climate change is also driving other factors contributing to the many blazes around Colorado.  There is some good news though: the quirky Bishop Castle appears to have survived the Aspen Acres fire so far.  Then, an Aurora apartment building that went viral after claims it had been taken over by Venezuelan gang members is under surprising new ownership. Plus, we look at how an early learning center celebrates an unusual, and messy, holiday. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: KRCC’s Aeva Dye on the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s new grizzly cubs CPR’s wildfire coverage Bishop Castle website and donation link Denverite’s Kyle Harris on the future of the Edge apartments CPR’s Jenny Brundin on how playing in the mud benefits preschoolers This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    16 min

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    Firefighting, evacuations continue across Colorado, Buc-ee’s development drama, Aboriginal art at DAM

    It was a fiery 4th of July weekend across the state, with major fires burning near numerous rural communities, including Colorado City, Wetmore, Leadville and Ouray. We catch you up on where things stand and hear from those affected. Then, the land where Buc-ee’s wants to build a travel plaza in northern El Paso County has been cleared, but the fight continues. And at the Denver Art Museum, contemporary art from the world’s oldest continuous culture. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find CPR’s latest fire coverage on our news page. KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin on Buc-ee’s hitting a hurdle with the planning department. CPR’s Elaine Tassy on the Australian Indigenous art exhibit at the Denver Art Museum. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Megan Verlee. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    16 min

  5. 2 juli

    What Melat Kiros’s victory says about the power of Democratic Socialists; new laws take effect; chasing bats

    Denver is poised to send a Democratic Socialist to Congress, what does that mean for the city, and the movement? Then, Colorado is getting two new gun laws this week. And even in our biggest cities, bats are a common sight at night, but where do they go when the sun comes out? Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find drone shows and other events to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday. Denverite’s Andrew Kenney on the DSA and Melat Kiros Rae Solomon on the new laws taking effect in Colorado CPR’s Jenny Brundin on where Denver’s bats go during the day  This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    16 min

  6. 1 juli

    Primary election results; fire updates

    An upset in Denver’s Congressional race is sending shockwaves through Colorado’s political establishment and adding more fuel to the debates over the future of the Democratic party. Plus, where the primaries for Governor and other statewide offices stand. And, the latest from the devastating Aspen Acres fire in southern Colorado. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find election results and CPR’s political coverage here Find all of CPR’s wildfire coverage here This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    17 min

  7. 30 juni

    Wildfires rage around state; Primary Day arrives; controversial oil and gas project moves forward

    Rural communities around Colorado are on edge, as fire crews try to stop the spread of multiple wildfires, with dangerous conditions expected to continue through the week. Then, we take you door to door with the last-ditch efforts from campaigns. And we hear how the Draco development, a large oil and gas project on the border between Weld and Boulder counties, cleared its final major hurdle to development.  Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find all of CPR’s wildfire coverage here Still haven’t voted yet? Consider checking out CPR’s 2026 Primary Voter Guide Keep an eye on CPR’s Politics page for election updates CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the campaigns’ final get-out-the-vote efforts Rae Solomon on the Draco Well Pad moving forward This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel & Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    18 min

  8. 29 juni

    Three firefighters die fighting Western Slope blaze; Aurora homeless shelter guests claim underpay; leaving no trace outdoors

    Tragedy as crews fight a massive wildfire near the Utah border where multiple firefighters died after the blaze got out of control. Then, residents at an Aurora homeless shelter make less than the federal minimum wage to clean it. They think they should be paid more. And, we’ve all heard the reminder to ‘leave no trace’ when we camp and hike … but it’s so much more than that. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find all of CPR’s wildfire coverage here. CPR’s Stina Sieg on the three firefighters who died fighting a fire on the Utah border CPR’s Jenny Brundin on the ongoing Title IX feud between Jefferson County Public Schools and the Federal Government. Denverite’s Kyle Harris on the homeless shelter pay dispute in Aurora This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel & Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    14 min
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The Colorado news you need in 15 minutes a day, from Colorado Public Radio’s newsrooms. Get connected with your community and understand how the biggest stories in Colorado impact your life. Available each weekday morning at 6:00 a.m. with hosts Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. Follow this show, and consider donating to support future episodes at cpr.org.

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